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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 873.17, 1,204.30 and 637.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 873.17, 1,204.30 and 637.08 is: 878.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    873.17 : 1,204.30 = 637.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    873.17/1,204.30 = 637.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    873.17x = 1,204.30 × 637.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    873.17x = 767,235.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 767,235.44/873.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878.68

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